Measure classroom temperatures to find out whether you should turn down the heating to save energy
Start a transport survey so that you can find out how much carbon your school community generates by travelling to school
You have completed 3/10 of the activities in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 7 activities now to score 110 points and 30 bonus points for completing the programme
Complete our recommended activities and actions to score points, win prizes and start reducing your energy usage.
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Schools score points by recording their activities to investigate their energy use, learning about energy, and taking energy saving actions around their school.
Place | School | Points | Activity |
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17th | Barley Croft Primary School | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
24th | St James C of E Primary School | 10 | Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? |
29th | Kings Heath Primary Academy | 30 | Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight |
24th | St James C of E Primary School | 30 | Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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17 Jan 2025 | 20 | Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school |
16 Jan 2025 | 10 | Run a regular assembly about saving energy |
06 Jan 2025 | 5 | Review and reflect/ Follow up check |
06 Jan 2025 | 30 | Completed a programme |
22 Dec 2024 | 20 | Holiday turn off |
20 Dec 2024 | 30 | Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays |
20 Dec 2024 | 20 | Winter switch off |
20 Dec 2024 | 30 | Run a switch off campaign |
20 Dec 2024 | 10 | Switched off lights and IT equipment after school |
11 Dec 2024 | 10 | Checked fridge and freezer door seals |